I've driven past Paradise by the Sea for 45 years and never paid any attention to it. Living so…read moreclose, my wife and I decided it might be a neat place to try with our Class A motorhome. We spent 3 nights here in August of 2026 and were delighted that we did. It's an oasis in downtown Oceanside. The staff are delightful, the resort is very will organized and well maintained. There's a locked gate to enter a very short path to Buccaneer Beach. Spaces are concrete paved and the utilities are perfectly positioned. My only comment would be that there's not much room between spaces so it's tight, but still very maneuverable. Keep in mind, this is prime real estate close to the beach, so it's expected that they need to make the best use of their acreage. Paradise is a very neat place to get away.

I don't like the charge 59.00 called a lock-in charge means if you don't pay it they can move you…read moreto another spot which is wrong!

Some of the best beach camping can be foun d at South Carlsbad State Beach…read more Reservations are not the easiest to get. You've got to get online early and keep at it. Luck and perserverance help. If you do snag a spot, you will find great camping sites on the bluff with absolutely stunning views. The crash of the waves at night drowns out any city sounds that might otherwise be heard. It's so peaceful and just lulls you to sleep. Beach access is relatively easy, but there quite a few stairs to traverse. Sites are clean and the grounds are well kept.

Carlsbad is a beautiful city with a lot of nice restaurants and little shops so I opted to try the…read morebeach here today rather than Oceanside where I usually go. I lucked out and found a super close parking spot in the neighborhood across the street. The beach itself was VERY short compared to sand length at other beaches so people were almost on top of each other. There was a pretty intense drop off about half way down the sand so it limited space for people to put down their stuff and lay out. I'm not sure how normal it is at this spot but there was a TON of rocks. It was way too much to be able to enter the water without having them beating your feet and ankles. My friend was bleeding after trying to check out the water. The surf was also a little intense that day so I'm wondering if that had any effect on the rock situation? This was a very clean beach with restrooms at the bottom of the ramp from the street so it did have that going for it but we decided to leave and head for a beach where we could safely go into the water that day. I'll have to come back another time to get a better idea.

We just left our stay with ocean rv park and there's great pros and really irritating cons…read more Pros- great locations, close - drive to the beach, great pizza and coffee restaurants walking distance, close to beaches. Good amenities- laundry room, pool, jacuzzi, lots of families and friendly snow bird couples. Friendly grounds- maintenance staff (Gardner) Cons- really tight spots, trains over night running close with horns, really unfriendly office staff - there was an older women maybe in her 60s that told our daughter she couldn't ride her bike in the empty spots. These spots were empty the entire trip and I was able to watch my disabled son while keeping eyes on her. The woman took it upon herself to tell her ride somewhere else and not discuss it directly with us. When my husband confronted her, she told us to read our bi- laws. They were not in the bi laws. She kept going around looking for citations on campers - very miserable woman. Just know if you're going to camp here she's likely going to try to make your time miserable. Someone please take away her assistant manager push pin someone gave her. She's clearly chasing business away.

We have been staying with you for over 10 years! We have seen it transition from a long term living…read moreRV resort in to what it is today. The last two or three years really was the peak of quality and service! This trip was a sad let down, the things we had come to expect and look forward to were not remotely close. Spaces were NOT cleaned between campers, this used to be the norm! Staff used to be very present and maintained a level of connection with campers while making sure they helped with any issues and made sure rules were being followed. The pool was heated this trip but the area around it was not as well maintained and the hot tub was WAY TOO HOT! It was dangerously hot, enough it gave my husband heat stroke! He was wiped out for the whole night. It was very VERY hot, was checked and was over 107 degrees. The staff was very hands off, unprofessional and not present. The park was dirty, you can tell the gardeners and maintenance staff were not maintaining like they use to. We stayed for 12 nights and never ONCE saw someone cleaning or trimming etc. They have now imposed a $10 per delivery fee for packages that are delivered to the campground. This is however not posted on TT website or the Oceanside RV Resort site. Its just a sign on their post board out in front of their office that we are supposed to read when arriving. Scammy to me and very very ridiculous for long term guests. Overall the location and price are hard to beat, so we will be back but I am in no rush based off this trip. The prior management and staff really had a care for their guests experiences and showed it in their work. Sad to say that Oceanside RV Resort has definitely peaked and is on the downward fall for sure!

Well maintained campground only 33 spaces, nice collection of trails, ducks and geese on lake and…read moreupper pond. Many people walking dogs (including us) and a number of stations with doggie bags and disposal bins. Ultra clean restrooms and showers with coded access. Very reasonable fees for full hookups. Large sand volleyball court and partially shaded outdoor workout area and two horseshoe pits. Friendly rangers, one of whom dropped off a Guajome sticker to our campsite.

There's a park to play and some benches to eat on. There's also lots of trails here that one could…read morewalk around. There's a nice lake here to go fishing - no swimming allowed. I am docking points for the lack of maintenance surrounding the lake. For example there were benches along the lake intended to look out into the lake but the trees and shrubs are so overgrown that there really is no point in these benches anymore. There's a campground here, so I guess I will review that now also. The campground is small with only a few sites. The sites are pretty close together. I was in site 22 and the restroom light shined on my site so badly that I had to hide behind my car to escape the spotlight.

Went to this beach for the first time while on a work trip last week…read more There were still quite a few people on the sand to catch the sunset. Had to circle for parking a lil while before finding a spot on a residential street very close to the stairs leading to the beach. Be persistent. Your parking space will find you. Very beautiful stretch of sand within walking distance to many food and drink options.

Tamarack state beach is a nice beach but this time there were so many rocks along it. My grandkids…read morewere getting hit on the legs with the rocks once the water receded. The parking lot is really small, and we were able to find 3 spots after 10am but it's a hassle trying to get out! You get one car waiting for someone to pull out and it blocks and stops everyone else. My husband literally had to ask the guy to move over a bit because 8 cars were waiting in the line behind him to get out. There has to be a better set up to get out of there. All in all, everyone still had a good time, regardless of the rock situation.

The office staff at Escondido are always wonderful but my daughter is especially grateful to Miguel…read moreof their maintenance staff. My daughter's legs don't work well and Miguel always offered her help in every way imaginable! As her dad, I echo these same sentiments as treatment like this in this new era is unusual indeed. Thank you to the ownership, office staff and especially Miguel for the courtesy shown my daughter! Ken Alteman

This is our first but definitely not our last stay here. We booked a 4 night stay via their call…read morecenter. They assigned us to spot #61. We realized after our first night that the spot was not going to work for us, it was too small for our travel trailer and large truck. We went to the onsite office and asked about changing spots. The three ladies in the office didn't hesitate and immediately went to work looking for a larger spot for us. They did, spot #104. And not only did they allow us to move, they didn't charge us the difference for the remaining 3 nights. Customer Service is alive and well here at Escondido RV Resort! Thank you ladies for making our stay a great one!

I love camping! If I could live in a certain way of life, camping would be it! But this was a…read morecamping experience to remember! The "Enchanting Blueberry Farm" it is called - and behind that name are actual blueberries! First of all, finding this place was an adventure, due to the lack of a real physical address. You have to locate this place with the help of a GPS. There are two actual ways to get there: one is up a winding mountain, where you and your car will have to drive off the edge to get there (Nah, don't do it! Just back the vehicle up, just like we did, and take the other route!); the other will be provided to you with the help of Ron's maps and hand-drafted directions (it's that adventurous!), which will take you through a small town called Rainbow near Fallbrook. It only took us about 1.5 hrs from San Diego city to get here and once you reserve your spot on their website, Ron, the owner of this camping site of a beaut (He is a very busy man who you may not see very much of; but if you do, he is nice and will come to greet you and make sure that you are happy), will e-mail you the instructions. Now, onto the rest of the details: I could not believe the warmth and friendly welcome by the family that runs the farm! It was unbelievable - like I was taking a trip to some friendly island where people put a wreath of flowers over your head to greet and welcome you. Instead of getting that, you get a handful of plump and delicious blueberries lovingly propped into your hands. All of the family members, including the kids greet you with a friendly handshake and tell you their name. This was no gimmick, rather a heartfelt welcome. I almost wanted to cry. I don't remember the last time I was treated this way while away on a trip. Wow. The area is a beautiful rural area around the mountains, so the weather is bright and sunny during the day and nice and cool at night (the way camping weather should be *wink*)! You will see the farm family's house and then lots of trees in a blueberry "vineyard" when you first drive up. Then, you drive to your camp spot, passing scattered orchards of oranges, lemons and other trees featuring unusual, yet delicious fruits! There is also a farm garden with some banana trees, raspberry bushes and some chickens and a rooster. Mr. Rooster will wake you at the break of dawn :) We stayed at the Banana site #3. the ground here is of dirt and provides a softer base. Building your tent on top of this soil will harbor funny surprises of moles that come out of their holes to rustle the floor of your tent while you are sleeping. You get all the wonderful sounds of nature at night, from the ground moles (or whatever they are), peacocks and the coyotes howling away at dusk. lots of space available for you to enjoy some privacy from other campers and a little tinkle on the ground at night, if you don't make it to the toilet room! The amenities are a bathroom situated alongside the farmhouse with a toilet and shower. The downsides to this is that there is only one on the site and that there is no warm running water at the time. But the cold water was fine for a quick shower. Also, the bathroom needed to be maintained and cleaned. There were some cleaning supplies there and a broom and a water hose, so I cleaned periodically during my stay. I like that recycled materials were used to make the toilet/bathroom. There is also clean, running water at most campsites! Here, you can go hiking, enjoy the fruit on the trees (try the caterpillar berries - yum!!!) and hear legends about the area from the kids who live on the farm. They are so helpful and will assist you in any way! There are also fire pits on the sites. So much more could be said about this place but, I just loved it here and would love to camp here again in the future!!

My review is 3 stars only because of how nasty the attitude was of the man who drives the cart…read morearound. The lady was super nice and so was the staff in the store. Not gonna go into specifics. Won't ever stay here because of his condescending attitude and let my friends on FB know.

The campsite right on the lake and The Pool and Store. Back in the 90's they would have fresh…read moredonuts in the morning. Love This Place

Lake O'Neill has been a destination for me and my family since 1983. Unfortunately, like many…read moremilitary MWR programs, it has seen a decline in visitors and overall usage over the years. That said, this place is amazing. If you have access to Camp Pendleton, it's absolutely worth the visit. The improvements over the past few years have been impressive from the RV campground and miniature golf course to the well-maintained sports fields and picnic areas. The entire park is clean, and it's obvious the staff takes pride in maintaining it. The employees are always professional, friendly, and welcoming. They do an outstanding job keeping the grounds looking great. It seems like Lake O'Neill has been somewhat overlooked since the Naval Hospital closed, but I'm grateful that commands continue to hold events and celebrations here. We recently celebrated Spouse Appreciation Month at the park, and it reminded me why this has been such a special place for our family for decades. Whether you're looking to camp, fish, host a gathering, or simply enjoy a peaceful day outdoors, Lake O'Neill is one of Camp Pendleton's hidden gems. If you have base access, I definitely recommend checking it out.

Beautiful, Peaceful and Clean. Campsite has fire pits and hookups. Great time spent there!read more

There seems to be different reviews, First for the people that visit the site. And secondly for…read morethose that are in the program. It is very interesting reading the reviews of people in the program / residents. Some of the comments are concerning, I am glad for their honesty, and candor of those reviews. I do know as a visitor, I am in agreement with the comments in regards to the food.

Beautiful land tucked into Vista. Great for retreats and festivals and Bible studies. They have…read morerooms, hills to hike, prayer building, areas for various activities, pond with a huge swan, secure, there's a manned entrance and gate along with ppl who live on the property and care for it. Nice place to relax.